I am shocked that the Namibian government is promoting the brutal, senseless slaughter of Cape fur seal pups and bulls. The pups are so young they are still nursing! I have seen the sickening images of this horrifying massacre on YouTube and have forwarded this information to everyone I know. These seals are dying due to starvation - a result of Namibia's reckless over-fishing. To massacre these seals, on top of causing their starvation is abominable. This population is now in jeopardy. South Africa stopped killing seals years ago. Why does Namibia remain in the Dark Ages? You have an obligation to protect the Cape fur seal species. I urge you to stop this slaughter at once. I will not travel to Namibia, nor will I purchase Namibian products until the Cape fur seal killing is banned forever.

inselemel

Thanks for the posts, shocking and totally amoral what they are planning to do in Namibia and the market for seal products are fallen dramatically with even Russia not using them anymore (if my memory is correct).

And Germany is still holding Captain Paul Watson under house arrest - His arrest is so obvious corruption between the govts involved (Germany, Costa Rica and Japan), cos Sea Shepherd is the only organisation with the guts to stand up to these people. Oy vey! Steam coming out my ears now!

Thanks for the posts, shocking and totally amoral what they are planning to do in Namibia and the market for seal products are fallen dramatically with even Russia not using them anymore (if my memory is correct).

And Germany is still holding Captain Paul Watson under house arrest - His arrest is so obvious corruption between the govts involved (Germany, Costa Rica and Japan), cos Sea Shepherd is the only organisation with the guts to stand up to these people. Oy vey! Steam coming out my ears now!

Mel please reapply. You have my email too..would like to hear from you.

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